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BJ53 HRC

2003 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HRC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,731 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,362 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,094 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BJ53 HRC is a 2003 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 HRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 HRC registered?

BJ53 HRC is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BJ53 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 HRC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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